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May. 14, 2018
JACOB PERKINS
Est: $30 - $40
JACOB PERKINS (1766-1849) Inventor and engineer, developed the use of steel plates for engraving enabling complicated printed designs for bank notes. In 1840, printed the first English penny stamps and perfected the first steam-pressure printing presses and firearms. Also invented the bathometer for measuring the depth of water and the pleometer, to mark the speed vessels travel in water. Fine black ink signature on a small slip, expertly inlaid. Sold with a second freehand copy (not authentic). Fine.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
May. 25, 2016
JACOB PERKINS
Est: $75 - $100
JACOB PERKINS (1766-1849) Inventor and engineer, developed the use of steel plates for engraving enabling complicated printed designs for bank notes. In 1840, printed the first English penny stamps and perfected the first steam-pressure printing presses and firearms. Also invented the bathometer for measuring the depth of water and the pleometer, to mark the speed vessels travel in water. Fine black ink signature on a small slip, expertly inlaid. Sold with a second freehand copy (not authentic). Fine.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Feb. 19, 2014
JACOB PERKINS
Est: $75 - $100
JACOB PERKINS (1766-1849) Inventor and engineer, developed the use of steel plates for engraving enabling complicated printed designs for bank notes. In 1840, printed the first English penny stamps and perfected the first steam-pressure printing presses and firearms. Also invented the bathometer for measuring the depth of water and the pleometer, to mark the speed vessels travel in water. Fine black ink signature on a small slip, expertly inlaid. Sold with a second freehand copy (not authentic). Fine.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC

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